Back NHL’s Latest Line for Rangers-Bruins Going Over
Top Eastern Conference teams will go head-to-head for the third and final time this season when the New York Rangers visit the Boston Bruins on Thursday. Both teams sit in first place in their respective divisions, with the Bruins amid a three-game win streak while New York has won three of its last five. The Rangers won the first two games over Boston, but Vegas NHL odds favor the Bruins in what should be a higher-scoring matchup.

Rangers vs Bruins Game Information
- Game: Rangers (45-20-4) vs Bruins (41-14-15)
- Location: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Day/Time: Thursday, March 21, 7 p.m. ET
- Rangers vs Bruins Live Stream: NHL.com
The Boston Bruins will go for their fourth straight win when they host the New York Rangers on Thursday, March 21, at TD Garden. NHL betting lines favor the Bruins on home ice, with the sportsbook setting the total at 5½ goals.
Rangers vs Bruins Odds and Spreads
Rangers vs Bruins Betting Trends
- The Over is 4-0 in the Rangers’ last four overall.
- The Over is 4-0 in the Rangers’ last four vs. Atlantic.
- The Over is 2-0-2 in the Bruins’ last four home games.
- The Over is 2-0-2 in the Bruins’ last four games following a win.
- The Over is 2-0-2 in the Bruins’ last four when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game.
- The Over is 6-1 in the Rangers’ last seven games as an underdog of +110 to +150.
- New York has played 41 games this season that finished with over 5.5 goals.
- In 35 games this season, Boston and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.
Rangers vs Bruins Over/Under Pick: Over 5.5 Goals (-120)
Boston’s offense has been on a roll at home, averaging 4.4 goals a game, and it should be able to continue that when the Rangers come to town. New York has given up four or more goals in three of its last four games, allowing 3.2 goals a game in its last five. However, the Rangers have been scoring as well, going 3.6 goals a game in their last five.
Neither expected starting goalie has been playing up to their level. Boston’s Jeremy Swayman has a .868 save percentage, allowing 3.33 goals in his last three games. Igor Shesterkin has a .875 save percentage and has given up the same amount of goals in the same amount of time for New York.
With both offenses keeping up the scoring pace and the goalies faltering, the over should be a good bet here.
Rangers vs Bruins Player Prop Pick: Pavel Zacha At Least One Assist (+150)
Pavel Zacha has 30 assists so far this season and has gotten more reliable. Zacha has assisted on a goal in each of his last six games for Boston, scoring eight points.
Zacha has 17 assists in his 36 home games, showing up in the one game he played against New York as well, earning an assist. With the Bruins expecting to find some scoring at home, Zacha is a great player prop bet to be involved in at least one of those goals.
Rangers vs Bruins Prediction
Boston Bruins 4, New York Rangers 2
Questions Of The Day
What is the Boston Bruins’ record at home?
The Bruins have been strong at home with a 23-8-6 record.
Who leads the New York Rangers in scoring?
Artemi Panarin leads the Rangers with 94 points and 38 goals this season.